Women’s oppression is rooted in a patriarchal social structure (Becker, 1999). Subsequently, women’s liberation movements must focus on transforming the entire social structure of society. Based on your understanding of the social structure, illustrate how and whether the #metoo campaign succeeds or fails in this endeavor. Provide two examples and make references to at least two-course readings.
these are the readings to choose from and you can also add one outside source of your choice.
this essay is agreed or disagree type of essay
Becker, M. (1999). Patriarchy and inequality: Towards substantive feminism. U. Chi. Legal F.,
- Hooks, B. (1986). Sisterhood: Political Solidarity between women. Feminist Review, 23(1), 125-
138
Pomerantz, S., Raby, R., & Stefanik, A. (2013). Girls run the world? Caught between sexism and
postfeminism in school. Gender & Society, 27(2), 185-207
Additional Reading:
Avtar Brah & Ann Phoenixi (2004). Ain’t I a Woman? Revising Intersectionality Journal of
International Women’s Studies Vol. 5 (3). Pp. 75-86
Martino, W. Rezai-Rashti, G. (2008). The Politics of Veiling, Gender and the Muslim Subject:
On the Limits and Possibilities of Anti-Racist Education in the Aftermath of September 11. Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education. 29(3). 417-431.
Watson, Chris. Why Quebec’s Bill 62 is wrong: An alternative view on the niqab debate:
http://www.rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/views-expressed/2017/09/why-quebecs-bill-62-wrong-alternative-view-niqab-debate
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